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The Pine Island school board met December 19, the final meeting for 2011, and the last one for outgoing board mem-bers Ann Fahy-Gust, Jan Fisher, Rebecca Schumann, and Jay Wobig. Patrick Smith spoke on behalf of Pine Island Education Associ-ation (teachers’ union) request-ing a settlement on current con-tract negotiations by February 15, 2012. The Union will make its next counter-proposal on the matter on January 9, 2012. The District is proposing a financial

package of $304,000-$308,000 while the Union proposes an $800,000-$805,000 deal. The board voted to approve bills and wires totaling $763,753.93, with $525,458.58 going to pay-roll, $238,295.35 going to other bills, and $20,436.49 spent in wire transfers. The school board voted in favor of accepting $3,050 in donations from PI AAA Foun-dation, $1,500 of which came in the form of a technology donation via IBM. The school

Next year’s operating budget for the city of Rochester was approved by the city council without input from those in attendance. The budget will reduce city spending by $13 million from $175 million in 2011 to $162 million in 2012. In addition, the city council approved a 4.6 percent property tax levy increase. Council members and staff state that the reduction in the budget and rise in taxes is due to a smaller amount of funding coming from the state in local government

aid. The most significant cut came from capital improvement projects which will be reduced from $50.9 million in 2011 to $30.4 million next year. City employee compensation and benefits are set to increase slightly. The city has come to an agree-ment on next year’s contracts with twelve labor unions that represent city employees. City employees will see a one percent increase in pay. Compensation of city employees will account for just over $64 mil-lion of the budget. Rochester resident Barry Skol-

nick offered his thoughts in a letter and address to the council regard-ing attaching directives to the city’s funding of Rochester nonprofit organizations such the Rochester Art Center. “I think it’s a good idea to have some idea of the goals and targets that the city council wants them to meet, because right now they’re sort of floundering and their sense of direction is not there,” Skolnick said. “I think it’s important to know why they’re getting the city money

In an era of electronic gad-gets and an ever-increasing pace of life, it can become quite a challenge to maintain focus and truly appreci-ate time with your loved ones. N a n c y Peterson, a former food scientist and high school home economics teacher, seeks to make the pro-cesses of becoming better able to handle stressors and reconnect-ing with valued aspects of life a little bit easier. In this effort, Peterson has founded Nancy’s Home and Gar-den Extravaganza, which recent-ly began serving the Rochester community. Her business puts

the family squarely at the center of her operating philosophy for increasing physical, mental, and spiritual health. “For me, it’s about putting the focus on the family. Figuring out how to get people to take a break

from pushing buttons and back to talking at the kitchen table.” Peterson’s focus is on what she refers to as “the sandwich gen-eration,” the group in their prime earning years who are responsible for growing their own careers and furthering their own ambition in addition to caring for both their

young children and their aging parents. “These people come home exhausted after work and then need to take care of everyone else. Who takes care of them?” Peter-son asks.

Peterson offers a wide variety of services, ranging from orga-nizing a home, to gardening, to event planning… really anything having to do with health and home life. Working in quality control at Malt-O-Meal, Peterson learned the value of minimal clutter and

waste in industrial production. She has taken that experience and partnered it with her feng shui training to create a concept she refers to as “lean homes.” By reducing waste and evalu-ating placement of items in the

home to fit a family’s daily life, Peterson has seen the benefits in her clients’ well being. Often times her clients will contract her to reorganize their home while they are on vacation. “I’ve seen a drastic change in their overall wellbeing,” Peterson said. “They can go on vacation

and just enjoy the time away from home that they get to spend with their family instead of thinking about the work that is waiting for them when they return.” Peterson considers nutrition and exercise to be paramount to achieving wellness. She offers nutritional and culinary training as well as suggestions for simple exercise plans. She also feels that personal attitude and self-image are important and offers help with goal setting and wardrobe selection. “I help people do things they need to do in order to feel suc-cessful,” said Peterson. “Once people feel successful they begin to direct their energy better, giv-ing them more pleasure at their jobs, with their family, and they suddenly feel able and ready to give back to their community.”

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Ascension Lutheran Church ....................... Thurdays - 6:30pm; ........................................................ Sundays - 8am & 10:30am2207 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-2781Assembly of God .................Sundays - 8am, 9:30am & 11:00am4240 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-0868Autumn Ridge Church ..........Sat. 5:30pm; Sun. 9am & 10:30am3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-8880Bethel Baptist Church, SBC ....Wed. - 7:00pm & Sun. - 10:45am1937 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)252-4787Byron United Methodist Church ..Sundays - 9:00am & 11:00am503 1st Ave. NW, Byron, MN (507)775-6610Calvary Episcopal Church ...........Sundays - 8am, 9am & 11am3rd Ave & SW 2nd St., Rochester, MN (507)282-6496 Calvary Evangelical Free Church...............Saturdays - 5:30pm; .......................................................... Sundays 9am & 10:30am5500 25th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-4612Christ Lutheran Church ...............................Sundays - 10:00am2904 20th St. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-0271Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am3040 Stonehedge Dr. NE, Rochester, MN (507)252-5088Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour .........Wednesdays - 6:30pm; ...........................................................Sundays - 10am & 11am2311 Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN (507)529-1220Church of the Savior, RCA .............................Sundays - 9:30am971 16th St. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-7491Community Presbyterian Church ..................Sundays - 9:30am 3705 55th St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)280-9291Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church .........Sundays - 10:30am2810 40th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-6532Crosswinds Church .....................................Saturdays - 5:30pm ....................................................Sundays - 9:15am & 11:00am8106 31st Ave. NW, Oronoco, MN (507)289-7937Douglas United Methodist Church ..............Sundays - 10:00am6507 75th St. NW, Oronoco, MN (507)281-3526Dover United Methodist Church ....................Sundays - 9:00am105 S. Pleasant St., Dover, MN (507)932-4966Gethsemane Lutheran Brethren Church .....Sundays - 10:30am2204 22nd St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-1121Gloria Dei Lutheran Church ....................... Wednesdays - 6:00; ...................................... Sundays - 8:00am, 9:15am & 10:45am1212 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1841Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ..............Saturdays - 5:30pm; ........................................................ Sundays - 8am & 10:30am559 20th St SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1748

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church ............Sundays - 10:00am45 1st Ave. NE, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4329Emmanuel Baptist Church ...........................Sundays - 10:30am2911 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-7244Faith United Methodist Church ...................Sundays - 10:30am27 4th Street SW, Eyota, MN (507)545-2641First Baptist Church .................. Wed. - 6:30pm, Sun. - 10:30am100 5th St. SE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-8808First Presbyterian Church ............Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am512 3rd SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-1618First Unitarian Universalist Church ... Sun. - 9:00am & 11:00am1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester, MN (507)282-5209High Forest Community Church..................Sundays - 10:30am12036 SW Oak St., Stewartville, MN (507)259-5624Holy Redeemer Catholic Church ...................Sundays - 8:00am22 E. 2nd St., Eyota, MN (507)932-3294Homestead United Methodist Church ....Wednesdays - 6:30pm ....................................................Sundays - 9:00am & 10:45am 400 13th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-8911Life Evangelical Lutheran Church .................Sundays - 9:30am4500 60th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8280Marion Church of Christ........................Wednesdays - 6:30pm; ......................................................................Sundays 10:30am5296 65th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-1063New Testament Baptist Church ..............Wednesdays - 7:00pm ................................................... Sundays - 10:30am & 5:00pm2119 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)292-0745 Oak Hills Wesleyan Church ......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 10:30am410 28th St. SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-6053Oasis Church ..................................................Sundays - 9:30am1815 NW 38th St, Rochester, MN (507)289-8596Our Savior’s Lutheran Church .....Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am2124 Viola Rd. NE, Rochester, MN (507)289-3021Pax Christi Catholic Church .................................Sat. - 5:15pm; ....................................................Sun. - 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am; ......................Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00am & Wed. - 7:00am4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)281-2742Peace United Church of Christ ....Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am1503 2nd Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)282-6117Pleasant Grove Church of Christ .................Sundays - 10:30am4713 Cty Rd 140 SE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-8680Presbyterian Church of Oronoco.................Sundays - 11:00am20 3rd St. SW, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4711Real Lutheran Fellowship ............................Sundays - 11:00am4207 Sapphire Ln. NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-6438

Redeemer Lutheran Church ......................Saturdays - 5:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:40am869 7th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-5147Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church ... Mondays - 6:30pm ......................................................... Sundays - 8am &10:45am4520 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8280Rochester Baptist Church .. Wed. - 7:00pm, Sun. - 11am & 6pm420 11th Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)287-9771Rochester Community Baptist Church ............. Wed. - 6:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 9:30am & 11:00am1048 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-8706Rochester Covenant Church ........Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am 4950 31st Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-2990Rochester Pentecostal Church ...............Wednesdays - 7:30pm; ................................................... Sundays - 10:00am & 7:00pm3657 Sheffield Lane SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-4342Salem Road Covenant Church .......................Sundays - 9:30am3401 Salem Rd. SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-9601Salvation Army .............................Sundays - 9:45am & 11:00am20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)288-3663St. Luke’s Episcopal Church .......................... Saturdays - 5pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:00am 1884 22nd St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-2469St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church .....Mon.-Fri. 12:10pm; ...............................Sat. 4:30pm; Sun. - 8am, 9:30pm, 11:15am11 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-7372St. John’s Lutheran Church .......................Thursdays - 6:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am111 2nd Ave NE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4420Stewartville Christian Church .....................Sundays - 11:00am751 Cty. Rd. 106, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4545Stewartville United Methodist Church ............Sundays 9:00am900 John Wesley Ave. NW, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4625The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Chosen Generation Parish ...........................Sundays - 10:30am 1300 10th Ave. NE, Rochester, MN (507)202-4726Unity of Rochester Study Group ... 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30am103 7th St. NE, Rochester, MN (Rochester Rep Theatre)Victory Baptist Church ..........................Wednesdays - 7:00pm; ....................................................................Sundays - 11:00am606 36th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-2966Viola Bible Church .........................................Sundays 11:00am10606 Main St. NE, Viola, MN (507)876-2092World of Life Church of God in Christ .............. Wed. - 6:30pm; ....................................................................Sundays - 10:30am4925 Hwy 52 N, Rochester, MN (507)206-6633

Lawerence J. bussman Lawrence J. Bussman, 91, of rural Spring Valley died Thursday (12-15-11) of natural causes at his home. Lawrence Jacob Bussman was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Seneca, Ks. to Henry and Mary(Rottinghaus) Bussman. He grew up on the fam-ily farm and moved with his fam-ily as a boy to California, Kansas and then to rural Rockwell, Iowa. He graduated from Rockwell H.S. in 1939 and then farmed with his family. Lawrence was married on April 3, 1945, at St. Marys of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Eagle Ct., Ia. to Anna Elizabeth Meier. Following their marriage, the cou-ple farmed in rural Gilmore City, Ia. before moving to a farm in rural Racine in 1958. They farmed

for many years, raised their fam-ily and have continued to live on their farm in Sumner Twsp. Mr. Bussman was a life-long farmer and Mrs. Bussman is a farmwife and homemaker and was a long-time employee at the 7th Rib Restaurant in Racine, and at the Stewartville High School cafeteria for 18 years. Mr. Bussman was a longtime active member of St. Ber-nards Catholic Church where he served on numerous committees. Surviors include his wife Anna, four daughters and nine sons Bernard(Lori) of Red Wing, Minn.; Margaret (Bill) Reimers, Stewartville; Martin (JoAnn), St. Louis Park, Minn.; Andrew (Paula), Eau Claire, Wis.; Larry (Gretchen), Cassville, Mo.; Bill (Rita) Wykoff, Minn.; Albert (Sandy), Crane,Mo.; John (Deb) Mt. Vernon, Mo.; Konrad (Toni) Alexandria, Va.; Ben (Barb) Carol

Stream, Ill.; Mary Bussman and partner Tracy E. Tracy of Rob-binsdale, Minn.; Loraine (Burton Rossi) Bussman DeForest, Wis.; Yolanda (Steve) Koball of Roches-ter; 41 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Henry, infant son Ricky, and two broth-ers, Frederick and Albert. The Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence J. Bussman was on Tuesday (12-20-11) at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Stewartville, Minn. with Rev. Matt Fasnacht and Rev. Gregory Havel offici-ating. Burial was in the church cemetery in Stewartville. Arrange-ments were with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville.

Orville A. Matzke Orville A. Matzke, 70, of Pleas-ant Grove, Minn. died Thursday (12-15-11) following a short illness,

at St. Mary’s Hospital in Roches-ter, Minn., where he had been a patient since November. Orville Alton Matzke was born March 16, 1941, in rural Rochester to Leland and Merle(Gammell) Matzke. He grew up on the family farm, attended rural school and Chatfield schools. Due to school district realignment, his senior year he attended Stewartville H.S. graduating in 1961. He entered the U.S. Army and was a squad leader at the time of his medi-cal discharge. Orville was married on June 8, 1968, at Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Har-mony, Minn. to Lois L. Schultz. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Rochester a short time before moving to Pleasant Grove Twsp. where they raised their family and have continued to make their home. Mr. Matzke was employed at Mayo Clinic in Roch-

ester for many years, first in main-tence and then in security, until his retirement in 1995. Orville enjoyed going to coffee, fishing, especially with his grandkids, and time spent with family. Surviors include his wife Lois; three daughters; Brenda(Jeff) Ols-gard of Dover, Minn.; Kim(Greg) Stock of Austin, Tx; and Dawn(James) McRae of Wykoff, Minn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; his mother Merle Matzke of Stewartville; and sister Diane(Norman) Schultz of rural Stewartville. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce and his Dad, Leland. A private family committal ser-vice took place on Monday (12-19-11) at Union Cemetery in Pleasant Grove with Rev. Lyle Fritsch offi-ciating. Arrangements were with Grif-fin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville.

By Nate Langworthy After contentious negotiations between Rochester City Lines and city staff, the Rochester city coun-cil agreed to a six month contract extension with the company, and one by one angrily sounded off on process that was described by several members as extortion. The contract was approved on a 4-2 vote with council members Mark Bilderback and Michael Wojcik, who were particularly emphatic in expressing their dis-pleasure with the process, voting against it. Rochester City Lines is a private company that has operated the city’s bus service for over 30 years. The buses themselves, as well as bus terminals are city owned. RCL owns the company brand and a garage with an agreement to park the city buses. Council members were incensed by the perception that RCL owner Dan

Holter believes that he owns that bus transit system. However, after considering repercussions to the city such if the contract were not extended, such as disruption in bus service to the city and loss of jobs for RCL employees, council members relented to grant the extension. “I think we’ll all be here in six months unless we get hit by a bus,” said council member Ed Hruska. “We’ll remember this when it’s decision time.” A major bone of contention in the negotiations was guaranteed profit for Rochester City Lines. The company settled with the city on $140,000. The amount is reimbursable from the Fed-eral Transit Authority, but the amount of total reimbursement is capped, and the city will pay $85,000 out of its contingency fund for the bus service. “This is basically stealing

Bus talks irritate city council members$85,000 from taxpayers because someone feels entitled to a profit. They are not entitled to a profit by any means,” said Wojcik. “Prof-its are something that businesses earn.” The contract also include three percent pay increases for RCL employees, an amount council members say would normally be reasonable, but not in a year when the pay of city staff members is increasing by only one percent. “I have a hard time telling our police officers that we’re only able to offer a one percent increase and the bus drivers are getting three percent,” said Wojcik. “What is it about the employees at RCL that makes them more deserving an increase than our own staff?” Factoring into the negotia-tion was the possibility that RCL employees who would be out of work could potentially seek unem-ployment reimbursement from the

city due to a new contract not being awarded. This issue drove council members to insist that staff does a thorough vetting of poten-tial service providers, who would presumably hire staff currently employed at RCL. Several council members specifically noted that RCL staff does exemplary work and that their beef is with deci-sions by company management. “This is insane,” said Bilder-back. “This infuriates me beyond belief. If they hadn’t been able to profit from this business, they wouldn’t be in business. I think it’s terrible that he’s dangling these people’s jobs and dangling them in front of us like it doesn’t matter so that we run to him and give him money to protect these people’s jobs.” “I can’t support this. I can’t play games like this.” The council directed staff to factor in the unpleasant negoti-ation, including city staff time spent on the process, into the best value bidding process when the

contract comes up for renewal in July of 2012. “I don’t like it. I don’t agree with it, but I don’t think it’s fair that we penalize the people that are working for RCL,” said council president Dennis Hanson. “I don’t like the fact that this is hanging over our heads to keep people employed. It’s a bullet that I’ll bite.” In addition to the employees at RCL, council members stated that they felt compelled to support the contract out of concern for Roch-ester residents and workers who rely on the bus system. “We have so many people that are dependent upon buses to get to work. I think this would be a real hardship if this did not go forward,” said council member Sandra Means. “We’re in the 11th hour here,” said council member Randy Stav-er. “Quite frankly, a sense of com-passion for our citizens is the only reason I’m endorsing this plan at this point.”

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over 40 years old at the time, having lived my entire life believing that “s-o-n” was Norwegian and “s-e-n” was Danish, or worse, Swedish. Yet a Norwegian native was telling me the universe I believed in was wrong. Even I am bright enough to not argue with a native on his own turf, though I did mention that my Dad spoke only Norwegian until he was six years old. When we checked into our hotel

the first thing I did when I got in my room was to examine a phone book. I couldn’t find a single last name ending in “s-o-n.” It’s “s-e-n.” Some of our immigrant ancestors got it wrong. And probably some of yours did as well. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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will receive $800 in the form of a Terrance Smith Folk Danc-ers Performance Donation. The school also received a yearbook donation and YES! Team Regis-tration donation.

The resignation of paraprofes-sional Sandy Miller was approved, effective December 23, 2011, while the hirings of Transpor-tation Director/Groundskeeper Beau Twaddle, Special Educa-tion teacher Scott Morgan, and Middle School Counselor Mary F. Reiter were approved, effec-

tive in January. Haley Rossi was approved as an observer in the English department, while Bri-anna McDonough was approved as a student teacher in the music department. Six new students ranging from Kindergarten through Grade 6 will move to Pine Island School

from Rochester schools under open enrollment. A motion was carried to pur-chase a 2012 model 81 passenger school bus for $79,045.37. It was confirmed that the Pine Island school is in com-pliance with the Comparable Worth/Pay Equity regulations

for salary equality between male and female employees. Lastly, the school’s broadband license with Clearwire has been renewed. All motions will be approved officially at the next Pine Island School Board meeting, January 16, 2012.

By Kevin Blanchard The Stewartville Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Housing Redevelopment Authority accepted a proposal from Nels and Nicole Pierson for the purchase of the “Star” build-ing at 102 North Main Street during their meeting Tuesday night, December 20. The EDA reviewed two pro-posals that they had received: one from the Piersons of Roch-ester and one from Tim Cepelak and Dean Hamer of Stewartville. EDA members agreed that the Pierson proposal met the require-ments that were advertised. “This proposal is hitting all of

the hot buttons we identified,” EDA member Tom Slightam said. “We are concerned with maintaining the historical integ-rity of a building that is at the center of our downtown,” EDA member Roger Hanson said. “It fits the bill for what we are looking for,” EDA member Mark Rusciano said. In their proposal, Nels and Nicole Pierson say, “We love old buildings. We consider ourselves stewards of history and historic places.” Nicole is an architect with the Urban Studio, LLC in Roches-ter. Nels is a realtor with Edina Realty Rochester. Their proposal

cited the example of a historic property that they own at 318 South Broadway in Rochester. They purchased a former hard-ware store and rooming house in 2004. Their work on the building has been recognized by the Com-mittee on the urban Designed Environment for “exceptional contribution to environmental and aesthetic enhancement.” They were also honored by the Heritage Preservation Commit-tee, whose mission is to “foster awareness for Rochester history so that the community can draw strength and perspective from the past and find purpose for the future.”

Their plans for the building are to repair, restore, or enhance historic details. They intend to keep the Star as a first floor ten-ant and to create a loft apartment in the upper floor of the build-ing. They plan to work with a window company to create custom window replacements on the upper floor facing Main Street. The EDA approval of the pro-posal directs city staff to begin negotiations of a final pur-chase agreement that will be brought back to the next meet-ing for EDA approval. After that approval, the final proposal and purchase agreement will be pre-

Stewartville EDA accepts “Star” building proposal sented to the city council at their January 24 meeting. In other action, the EDA approved a curb appeal grant for First Choice Homes LLC in the amount of $4,800. The grant is designated for tearing off the brick exterior at 111 North Main Street and replacing the insula-tion and installing a new exterior, five new canopies, and new exte-rior lighting. The EDA established the curb appeal grant program on Novem-ber 16, 2010, for the purpose of assisting small businesses to clean up property, including demoli-tion and exterior modifications. The next Stewartville EDA meeting will be held on January 17 at 6 p.m. in City Hall.

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clude, Paulson shared that staff members went to a Teacher to Teacher Exchange at Dover-Eyo-ta. Teachers met by department to discuss learning tactics and take suggestions for improving instruction. Another topic on the agenda was the passing of the Louis and

Mary Geiger Fund Agreement. This agreement would allow community members to donate money to the school for desig-nated or undesignated purposes. Board member F. Mike Touhy promoted the beneficial program to give back to students. A motion was approved to allow the fund.

Before concluding, the board shared upcoming important dates. December 23 to January 2, 2012, is the district’s winter break. The board’s organizational meeting takes place January 4, 2012. The next regular monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, Janu-ary 17, 2012.

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By Dave Hansen PINE ISLAND, MN--Nearly half of the Pine Island property owners who applied for a buyout following severe and widespread flooding in September of 2010 will receive offers sometime in the new year. At its final City Council meeting for 2011, Pine Island City Council members approved a resolution authorizing a flood buyout pro-gram contract with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR grant agreement is worth $2,380,000 and will cover a dozen properties under the state program and the local match-ing dollars required for two other properties which are eligible to be purchased through a FEMA pro-gram. A total of 37 property own-ers applied for a potential buy-

out. Three commercial businesses, including Pine Island Lumber on Main Street, will receive an offer, along with the owner of a rental housing unit. Among those who applied are 21 property owners who live on Lillie Lane Southeast, which is located next to a fork of the Zum-bro River and was hit hard by ris-ing water. Only two of those homeowners will receive a buyout offer. The DNR based the decision on its priorities and what it calls “established criteria.” It is summarized in this para-graph contained in letters sent to property owners whose buyout applications were denied: “The priority for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant include removal of struc-tures that were constructed in the

Pine Island flood buyout offers expected soon100-year floodplain prior to the flood hazard areas being mapped (pre-Flood Insurance Rate Map), regardless of having sustained flood damage or not; pre-FIRM structures in the 500-year flood-plain that have sustained damages; and those structures outside of a mapped flood zone that have incurred substantial damage.” “It’s disappointing,” said Pine Island City Administrator Abra-ham Algadi who stresses that the criteria was reviewed by state and federal officials. “That was a deci-sion not made by the city, if this was a local decision, the outcome would have been different.” Since the buyout is voluntary, property owners do not have to accept the first offer and they have the option to get their own apprais-al and seek a second buyout offer. Ultimately they have the right to refuse to go along with the buyout, but after that they will be on their own when it comes to dealing with future flooding. It could create potential delays, and as a result it could be several months before the first flood dam-aged property is removed. Karen DuCharme with the Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County HRA (SEMMCHRA) said her agency tries to arrange to do multiple demolition jobs at the same time in order to get the best deal on the work. Depending on what the affected homeowners decide to do it could

push the demolition work into next summer, fall, or even 2013. No matter what happens, DuC-harme said everything has to be finished by June of 2013 because that is when the DNR’s buyout contract with Pine Island expires. Algadi said that planning is already underway on what will be done with the cleared properties. He said they will be considered green space, very limited activities

will be allowed on them and they will probably become park land. Algadi said that the cities affected by the 2010 flooding, plus several others upstream in the Zumbro River watershed, are now partner-ing with Minnesota State Univer-sity to seek a long-term solution. Their goal is future flood con-trol along the lines of what Roch-ester was able to achieve following the devastating flood of 1978.

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used to finance three projects: High-way 63 improvements, Countryview III Subdivision and the Cottage proj-ect. Tom Wente with Smith Schaefer & Associates was at the meeting to explain the Governmental Account-ing Standards Board’s recently adopt-ed GASB #54 which deals with how

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Siding) • Window Washing (Tilt in Type) • Deck Staining, Sealing, Resealing • Oven & Refrigerator Cleaning

• Interior Cabinet Cleaning & Organizing • Laundry & Dishes • Beds Made • Organizing

General Supplies Included in Labor Cost.If what you are looking for is not listed just make a call

and ask for details.507-316-5485

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JunK reMoVALJunK-it, LLc

Your GREEN SolutionJunk & Scrap Removal • Free Estimates

Specializing in Removal of:Appliances • Furniture • Electronics • Scrap Metal

Lawn & Garden Equip. • Demolition DebrisMulch & Tree Branches, Etc.MATCH OR BEAT PRICING!!

contact Brady @ 507-254-7833or e-mail: [email protected]

www.Junk-it-Removal.comVisa/Mastercard/Discover

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JunK-B-goneRochester’s Longest Running And

Most Dependable Junk Hauling Service.Residential and Commercial

Single Item To Multiple Truck LoadsFully Insured & Licensed

Free EstimatesTOO MUCH JUNK?

“YOU CALL - WE HAUL”caLL Don at JunK-B-gone 507-280-0404

We Recycle!xwk-1/25-p

JunK recycLersOlmsted County’s newest and most affordable

Junk Recyclers • Residential & • Yard Waste Commercial Property • Storage Unit/ Clean-up Apartment Eviction • Renovation Debris Removal • Estate Cleanout • Appliance/ • Hoarder Cleanout Electronics Recycling

We Offer: Same Day Service • Free Estimates • Maximum Recycling & Proper Disposal of Items

Simple • Affordable • Green507-216-2365 • [email protected]

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LAWn/LAnDScApegreg’s LaWn care & snoWPLoWing

resiDentiaL & coMMerciaLFALL cLeAn-up

• Mowing • Trimming • Core aeration • Dethatching• Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Bush & Tree Trimming

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashingLanDscaPing

• Retaining Walls • Block • Rock • Mulch• Seeding • Sodding • BOBCAT WORK

We WiLL Do it aLL• 25 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

Free estiMates 507-261-7597 (greg)

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WenDts LaWn careSnow Removal • Salt & Sanding

Associations/Commercial/ResidentialLawn Care Available

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • TrimmingOver 30 Years Experience & Fully Insured

Guaranteed To Save You Dollars!507-259-9696 (roger)

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FrienDLy JaMie roLstaD“People with Old-Fashion Work Ethic”

• Many repeat customers • We offer residential service only• Spring/Fall yard clean ups • Mowing • Snow Removal

• Tree Trimming & Smaller Tree Removal • Shrub Trimming • Landscaping • Foundation Build up • Brick Edging •

Mulch/Rock/Dirt Hauling & Placement • Bobcat work and more

Licensed and Insured • FREE EstimatesPlease call Jamie 507-281-2858

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cunningHaM LaWn & sHruB carePeople Who Care

• Fall Clean-ups • Aeration • Snow Removal• Sidewalk Shoveling • Sanding • Ice Melts

No Job Too Small or Too Big!Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-344013-1/18

BLaDe oF grass LaWncare & snoWPLoWing LLcSpring & Fall Cleanups

• Lawn Mowing • Tree/Shrub Pruning • Aerating & Dethatching • Driveway/Walkway Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Tilling • Landscaping • Snow Removal

• Holiday LightingResidential/Commercial • Free Estimates

Fully Insured & Licensed. Credit Cards Accepted507-273-64024-12/28tfn

a & M LaWncare & snoW reMoVaL, LLcResidential & Commercial

Fall/Spring Clean-ups• Dethatching • Aerating • Fertilizing

• Mowing • Trimming • Snow RemovalFREE Estimates • Reasonable Rates • 10+ yrs. Experience

call ryan (owner/operator) 507-272-385413-12/28-b

MASSAGeaMazing MassageDenise Stegall, CMT

Massage Designed Specifically for You!Relieve Tension, Ease Stress & Reduce Pain

• Swedish • Deep Tissue • Sports Massage • Myofascial Release • Raindrop Therapy

2625 Hwy 14 West, Rochesteroffice: 507-208-4538

www.youramazingmassage.comMention tHis aD & recieVe $5 oFF a

1 Hour Massage!13-1/4

MuSic LeSSonSPure rocK stuDios

Rochester’s Newest Music Lesson StudioLessons taught by Professionals

Private and group lessons available• Drums • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Vocal

30 minute and 1 hour lessons available Students of ALL AGES and ALL SKILL LEVELS welcome

call or email for a Free trial lesson323-481-9108

[email protected]/21

pAintinGFranK’s Painting

FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS!!“Affordable Quality”

Interior • ExteriorStaining • Textured Ceilings & Walls • Deck Restoration

• Drywall/Taping • Quality Work • Insured • Reasonable Rates

Free Estimates • References AvailableFrank 536-7766

We Accept Credit Cards10 Year Advertiser in this publication

www.FranksPaintingOnline.com26-5/2tfn

JoHn austin PaintingQuality Interior/Exterior

sPeciaL: 3 rooMs For $295 (Paint Not Included) add 2 additional rooms For $100

30% oFF aLL rates tHrougH May 201224 Years Experience • References • Insured

• Free Estimates507-269-0166 • 507-292-6361

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Want Your Business Listed In The BsD? Call

The Olmsted County Journal Today At 507-288-5201


PAINTINGArtisAn inc.Interior/Exterior

Painting • Staining Drywall • Plaster • Stucco Work

Textures • Wallpaper Removal • All RepairsDeck • Fence Staining

Garage and Basement FinishingHardwood Floor Refinishing

Licensed and Insured507-993-1446 LIC#BC63527026-4/18

PAINTING & decorATINGsPEcHt PAintinG & DEcOrAtinG

• Residential • Commercial • New Construction • Professional & Reliable

• 26 Years Experience • Painting & Staining • Interior & Exterior • Drywall Finishing • Wall & Ceiling Texturing

• Application of All Wallcoverings & Borders• Decorative Finishing • Power Washing • Fully Insured

For a FrEE ESTIMATE call 507-271-337326-4/11

DArrELL’s PAintinG30 DAY SPECIAL!!!

Home outstide painting. Power Wash Outside Interior/Exterior painting (2 coats)

Will Paint Vinyl & Steel Siding• Insured • 38 Years Experience • FREE Estimates

• Reasonable RatesNO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!

507-358-6979 (cell)Will Travel Where This Paper Travels

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PLUMBINGtiM FErGUsOn PLUMBinG, inc• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

• 24 HOuR EMERGENCY SERVICE • Free estimates on all your plumbing projects

• Water heaters, Water softeners, boilers• Hot water heat systems, Gas piping, Sump pumps

• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling20 years experience. Licensed, Bonded and Insured

507-951-1918 or 507-288-6327Lic# 274485PM

26wk-01/18

PrINTINGMinUtEMAn PrEss

The First & Last Step In Printing• Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Business Checks,

Calendars, Carbonless Forms, Color Copies, Door Hangers, Envelopes, Flyers, Full-Color Printing, Invoices, Labels, Laminating, Letterhead, Magnets, Memo Pads,

Menus, Newsletters, Note Pads, Personnel Forms, Presentation Folders, Postcards, Posters, Punch Cards,

Purchase Orders, Rubber Stamps, Signs, Tickets• We offer Cutting, Folding, Perforating, Numbering, Die-

Cutting, Foil Stamping and several Binding Methods.• We also offer a COMPLETE line of Design Services

including Logo Design, Layout, Graphics & Typesetting.FREE PICK-uP & DELIVERY!

507-288-4777 • rochester.minutemanpress.com1316 7th St. NW, Northgate Center

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ProPerTY MANAGeMeNTJAkOBsOn MAnAGEMEnt cOMPAny

A Full Service Property Management Company• Residential Homes • Commercial Property • Cooperative

Housing • Conventional Apartment Complexes & Communities • Residential Associations

Services Include: • Occupancy & Leasing Management • Facility Operations & Maintenance • Tenant Relations

• Rent Collections & MoreJake Jakobson, Licensed Realtor/Broker

507-536-0000 • [email protected]/20

recYcLINGkEVin PUrriEr scrAP

Buyer of Ferrous & Non-Ferrous MetalsAuto, Electrical, Farm, Plumbing and Much More

You Call, I’ll Haul!No Job Too Big or Too Small

cell - 507-358-0847Email - [email protected]

Will Pay up to $200 for whole vehicle26wk-2/22-b

reModeLING & rePAIrJEFF WEtzstEin

WEtzstEin cOnstrUctiOn, LLc.Complete Home Remodeling & Repair

• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing • Tiling

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • Landscaping • Fences • Etc.35 Years of Experience


Call Jeff 507-529-1833Lic#20634563 4-12/28tfn

rooFINGstEVE GEntry cOnstrUctiOn

“Complete Roofing” • Repairs • Tear-offs • New Roofs• Other Home Improvement Projects

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

507-208-4501 - office • 507-250-5263 - cellwww.stevegentryconstruction.com

Lic.#2093908 1yr-3/14/12-x

SHeeTrocK/drYWALLcHristiAn’s rEMODELinG, LLc

Sheetrock • Taping • Wall & Ceiling TexturingPainting • Carpet • Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile

• Roofing • Stucco • Stone • Siding16 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES ANY TIMEFor a Good Clean Quality

Job Done Right Call:(507) 536-4928 or (507) 358-3247 (cell)

(507) 282-2164 (fax)[email protected]

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cADWELL DryWALL, LLcSheetrock - Taping - Ceiling & Wall Texturing

Interior/ Exterior Painting & StainingInstallation and Removal of all Wall Coverings

FREE ESTIMATESResidential and Commercial

“Quality you can depend on”(507) 269-7419

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SMALL eNGINe rePAIrALL cHEck sMALL EnGinE rEPAir

$54 Fall Special Tune-Up on SnowblowersWe service all makes (gas & diesel)

• Push Mowers • Riders • Tractors • Tillers• Trimmers • Blowers • Chainsaws

Welding & Fabrication AvailablePickup & Delivery Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

507-990-80544-1/18

SNoW reMovALtPr sErVicEs UnLiMitED

www.tprservicesunlimited.comSnow Plowing • Snow Shoveling • Snow Removal • Residential & Commercial • Roof Shoveling • (No

Water) Ice Dam Removal • De-Icing • Ice Management • Salt & Sand Spreading • 24 Hour Service

For FREE Estimates call Tim at 507-696-7524Licensed, Insured & Bonded

LIC#2063986126-4/4

SNoW reMovALAnDrEW’s snOW rEMOVAL

Commercial & Residential• Steps • Sidewalks • Driveways • Sanding • Salting

We also do lawn care • Fall cleanupsFully Insured • FREE Estimates

507-696-31184-12/28

siDEWALks, stEPs, DriVEWAys AnD DEcksJarrett’s Home Service, LLCCall Jarrett 507-254-345813-2/15

cM OUtDOOr sErVicEResidential Snow Removal

Snow Shoveling And BlowingDriveways - Sidewalks - Decks - Steps

Roof RakingCall Cory 507-990-5711

[email protected]/28

rEDEMPtiVE rOOFinG, LLcSpecializing in roof snow removal, roof racking,

ice dam removal, and minimizing ice dams before they become a costly problem.

Who better to do it than a licensed & insured roofing contractor

Ask about our ice dam control programAlso do driveways and sidewalks.

24 houR SERvICE • 507-251-922013-3/14

TILeWe offer the most competitive pricing in the market

We offer the largest selection in the regionWE instALL it...WE instALL it

We offer retail or wholesale...residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...

our pricing cannot be matchedVisit our showroom and let our experienced staff guide you.

Call 507-285-1109The Tile Superstore and More


Tile-Granite-Cabinetry-Hardwood-Carpet-Vinyl-Laminates26wk-12/28-p

WATerProoFINGLiEBEnOW WAtErPrOOFinG

• Basement Waterproofing • New Construction Installation • Drain Tile • Sump Pumps • Mold-resistant Panels

• Waterproofing Painting • Window WellsReferences Available • Residential/Commercial

For a FREE Estimate Call 507-951-102826-4/11

BAsEMEnt WAtEr cOntrOL sincE 1965•Free Estimates•

Beaver Systems, sump pump systems, battery operated sump pumps, under floor drain tile, ProFlow drain

systems, under ground outside drains for sump pumps & down spouts, Hold-Right wall Anchors to repair &

stabilize cracked & moving basement walls. If you have a basement repair problem we can probably solve it.

oWNERS: ARLEIGh & SCoTT BENIKEwww.basementwatercontrol.net

Rochester 507-281-2714 or Toll Free 1-877-461-999426-2/1/12-p

ALL-stAr BAsEMEnts• Multiple Basement Waterproofing Options• Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Solutions

FrEE EstiMAtEs - Call Today!507-259-7776 • 800-992-7942www.AllStarBasements.com

Mention this ad by 1-31-12 and receive $100 off your system!26-5/2

WINdoWS/doorSLArsOn siDinG & WinDOWs

In business since 1958SE Minnesota’s Largest Siding & Window Dealer

Offering great specials on all types of siding, windows, doors, seamless gutters, sunroom, decks & more

WE WoN’T BE uNDERSoLD! 507-288-7111 or 800-221-7111 Lic.#0001482

26-5/9

ryAn WinDOWs & siDinG inc• Home Improvement From A Company You Can Trust

Windows, Siding, Roofing, Blown Insulation, Injection Foam, Decks, Doors, Awnings, Gutters & Trim

• Bruce Ryan 33 Years In Home Improvement Licensed, Bonded, Insured

1-800-367-2606 or 507-281-6363www.ryan-ws.com • [email protected]

Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077 26-5/9

JEFF WEtzstEinWEtzstEin cOnstrUctiOn, LLc.

Complete Home Remodeling• Replacement Windows • New Construction Windows

• Storm Doors • Patio Doors • Siding (Steel, Vinyl, Wood) • Etc.35 Years of Experience


Call Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#20634563 4-12/28tfn

Bob’s Construction, Inc.“JuST CALL BoB’S”

For over 51 years Bob’s Construction has been the Rochester Area’s Preferred Exterior Contractor.

Windows: Bays, Bows, Double Hungs, CasementsSiding: Steel, Vinyl, Cement BoardRoofing: Asphalt, Rubber, Metal

Doors: Steel, Fiberglass, Entry, Sliding, GardenProfessional Installation - Friendly Service

The Right Choice Starts with the Right Company!Bob’s Construction, Inc.

4006 Hwy. 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904507-288-8379

www.bobs-construction.com Lic.# 00484226wk-1/25-p

WinDOW WOrLD OF rOcHEstErAmerica’s Largest Vinyl Replacement Company$189 Any Size White Double hung Window

Free In Home Estimates - LOW PricE GUArAntEE

507-206-6656WWW.WinDOWWOrLD.cOM

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JB ExtEriOrs OF rOcHEstEr, LLc• Siding • Windows • Seamless Gutters

All Your Exterior NeedsReferences Available

Guaranteed Quality Service - Fully InsuredWHy PAy MOrE?

Call Jason for your FREE Estimate507-272-4524

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Wood TrIM & MoULdINGYour headquarters for all triM and MOULDinGs.

Complete Supplier of trADitiOnAL, kOOLTM & NEW or OLD CuSTOM DESIGNED Millwork.

Bring in your plans and we will gladly give you a free estimate & advice for your complete job.

Visit our web site, you will like it: www.millworkplus.com

WE WILL NoT BE uNDERSoLD!100’s of patterns are in our showroom for your

observation. We are open 6 days a weekMillworks Plus, Inc.

2130 South Broadway • Rochester, MN2 Blocks North of Walmart South

507-287-8373 or toll free at: 1-866-271-6411email: [email protected]

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Pet of the Week

Beezley

Paws & Claws dog and cat shelter is located at:602 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Viewing Hours for our animals:• Monday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Tuesday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm• Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Thursday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm • Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm(PleaSe arrive 15 MinuTeS Prior To cloSing To vieW caTS and dogS available For adoPTion.)

LAB mixThis big boy needs a home that will be able to keep up with him. He is a big lug of a labrador retriever! but this guy has got nothing but love and energy to share and all he really wants is to find a family to call his own. beezley loves everyone he meets and will greet you with lots of hugs and tail wags! He has done ok with the other dogs he’s met so far, but it would still be good for him to meet any future canine siblings to assure they will be friends.

Adopt a homeless cat or dog - save a life!Call 507-288-7226 or visit us at www.pawsandclaws.

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Paws and Claws Humane SocietyServing Olmsted County and surrounding areas for over 35 years

By Kevin Blanchard The Stewartville School Board approved a 2.06 percent reduction in the certified 2012 tax levy at their meeting on Monday, December 19. Dan Schroeder, district treasur-er, presented detailed information about the proposed 2012 levy during the Truth in Taxation presentation at the board meeting. The hearing, required by state law, requires that the district present the current year’s budget and information regarding the proposed property tax levy. The total levy for 2011 was $3,635,634. The board certified the 2012 at $3,560,562. He explained that there were several reasons the 2012 levy was reduced. The equity revenue increase by $16,037 due to adjustments between

resident average daily membership estimates versus actual. The health and safety levy was reduced by $194,417 due to fewer projects in 2011. It also reflected a reduced amount of estimated expenditures for fiscal year 2012 and 2013. There was also an increase of $100,000 in the debt excess due to a buy down of that amount that occurred in 2011. The school district is required to submit the certified levy numbers to the county auditor by December 29. The information must also be

Stewartville School Board approves reduction in 2012 levysubmitted to the Minnesota Depart-ment of Education by January 7, 2012. In other action, the board approved Bonner Elementary Principal David Nystuen’s recommendation to hire two additional part-time kindergar-ten aides beginning in January 2012. Nystuen said that the large kinder-garten class has stabilized at 160 students. With an average of 22.9 students per classroom, he said that the classes in the larger classrooms need additional one-on-one atten-

tion that would be provided by the additional aides. Nystuen reported that he has already received indications that 109 kindergarten students are planning to enroll in Stewartville next fall. Both Principal Nystuen and Super-intendent Dr. David Thompson

have received calls from parents of children as young as two years old who “want to get on the kindergar-ten list” for Stewartville. Although no such list exists, “it shows that parents are beginning the planning process for their children at a much earlier stage,” Nystuen said. The next board meeting will be Monday, January 9 at 7 p.m. in the board room.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info.* Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7pm, Autumn Ridge. *

FRIDAY, DEC. 30Free Acoustic Jam-Bluegrass and Country Listeners and players welcome, 6:30-9:30pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 14th St. NE and 2nd Ave NE, Rochester.*

SATURDAY, DEC. 31Rochester Downtown Winter Farmers Market, Building 41, Olmsted Co. Fairgrounds, 9am-12noon*. Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 9:15am, breakfast at 9:30. Clarion Inn South on Broadway. For more information, call 507-289-2263.*Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Rochester Assembly of God. *Faith United Methodist Church: 7pm, Service of Word, Carols, and Candlelight. Corner of 4th Street SW and LaFayette in Eyota.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Hope Summit Christian Church. *

MONDAY, JAN. 2Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 6:00pm, Community Celebration Church in Kasson. *North American Lutheran Church- Bible Study, 7pm at Rochester Covenant Church, 4950 31st Ave NW, Rochester.*Med City T’ai-Chi Ch’uan Club, 6-7:30pm, Fred Reed Hall. Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-289-1795 for info. *

DBSA Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, 5:30-6:30pm, St. Marys Hospital, Generose Bldg., room 2-120, Sister Helen Hayes Lecture Hall. For people who live with depression or bipolar, whether they have the condition or care about someone who does.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSWednesday, December 28, 2011 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

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TUESDAY, JAN. 3Silver Treads Square Dance Club, 1-3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Contact Charles Bysheim at 281-4455 or Pam Styder at 281-2547 for more info. *

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4Seasons Hospice Grief Education, Coffee get-together in Rochester, 9am-10am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.*Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *

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ColD FEET? Then you have to try EXTrEME alPaCa soCKs. warmer than wool, no itch, non allergenic. These are simply the warmest, most comfort-able sock you will ever wear. Great for anyone that spends time outdoors. Take a look a www.warm-feet.com [1] Great gifts! or call us at 507-202-2077. s21,28,4- x

For salE: slot machines, video poker machines, arcade games, and 3 pinball machines. Call 507-951-4174. s28,4- x

ClassifiedswanTED: used or non-running vehi-cles, fair prices, cash pay-outs. 507-269-2092. w12/14-2/15- x

wE Pay $200 and UP for junk cars, trucks, and more. FrEE Tow away - call oronoco auto salvage at 507-367-4315. w20tfn- o

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SERVICESaTTEnTion: rooftop snow/ice remov-al, furniture moved, junk/brush hauled, painting. Free estimate. Dependable, quality workmanship. Douglas. 507-282-3011. v4/27-12/28- x

CoUnTry CUsToM Cabinets - 10 years experience. Free Estimates. Custom Quality. Please contact at: 32184 old Fort rd, st. Charles, Mn 55972. v21,28,4- x

Chair MassaGE. Come to your home and office. Tension relief and energize guaranteed. $25. 507-529-1457. www.shiatsuwishingwell.com. v28,4,11,18- x


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ToP Pay on Excellent runs! regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. automatic detention pay! CDl-a, 6 mos. Exp.req. 866-322-4039. www.Drive4Marten.com. EEoE/aaP. h26- x

CarEGivinG is a Joy! serve the elderly with a smile and receive personal satisfaction. Provide nonmedical com-panionship and help for the elderly. no certification needed. P/T days, evenings, weekends. apply online: www.roches-terseniorcare.com or call M-F 8am-4pm. 507-399-0079. TFnwk4- x

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

MISC. FOR SALE

hayFiElD sEnior hoUsinG - 1Br newly remodeled (62+, disabled or handicapped). controlled access/entry, on-site laundry, community room, ele-vator. rent based on income. Equal housing opportunity. Call Troy 477-2316 or 634-4188. r28tfn- o

2 Br aPT, available Jan. 1. Kitchen, living room, washer and dryer, not income based. nP, ns, lease and one month deposit. linda. 507-272-0684. r14,21,28- x

For rEnT: The Gardens near Mayo & shopping. like new. 3 Br, 2 Ba, 1,540 sq. ft. Energy Efficient. Maintenance free. $800/month. 612-581-5200. r21,28- x

rooMs For rEnT: Quiet furnished rooms, nice neighborhood, near down-town and bus line. Utilities paid. Ph. 507-288-6647. r28,4- x

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2002 ForD F250 4x4 7.3l Diesel XlT Crew Cab 190,000 Miles with 9’ Plow - $14,500 507-281-0669. a28- x

1995 ChEvrolET Kodiak Dump Truck 125,000 miles. - $9,800 507-281-0669. a28- x

FUrniTUrE anD Mattresses “Clearance Center” 57% and more off. Just reduced 7 sofas under $400.00 and as low as $329.00, recliners under $300.00, sectionals and reclining sofas at compa-rable savings. Missed match mattress, sets all sizes while quantity last. lane, Flexsteel, ashley, simmons and England. over 250 items in the “Clearance Center” Morris FUrniTUrE albert lea, Mn. 507-373-6434 www.morrisfurniture.com [1] . f21,28,4,11,18,25- x

FlEa MarKET: rochester Mayo Civic Center, sunday, Jan. 15, 2012. antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new, old. admission $2, tables $15. Phone 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473. g28,4,11- o

For salE: 4 stall aluminum 2 axle snowmobile Trailer, $2,100.00. Call 507-448-2051 or 507-402-3614. sg28,4,11- x

7 MILES EAST OF ROCHESTER ON US 14 • Rochester, MN • 288-3346

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Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Next to Chester Woods!

‘01 Blazer Pewter,4x4 .....$3,795

‘01 Blazer Red, 4x4..........$3,795

‘99 Bravada Red, 4x4 ....$3,795

‘99 Bravada White, 4x4 ..$3,795

‘03 Durange 4x4 ........... $5,995

‘98 Gr Cherokee 4x4 ...$4,495

‘02 Liberty 4x4 ............... $6,995

‘00 Cherokee 4x4 ..........$3,777

‘98 F150 4x4 .....................$4,495

‘02 Explorer 4x4 ............$6,495

‘98 Chevy 4x4 ................. $3,995

‘95 F150 5 Spd, 6 Cyl ........ $1,995

‘96 Dakota 4x4...............$2,200

‘99 Ranger 4x4 ...............$4,995

‘99 Yukon 4x4 ................. $5,995

‘03 Yukon 4x4 .................$8,995

‘02 Bravada 4x4 ............ $6,995

‘04 Gr Cherokee 4x4 ..$8,495

‘00 Yukon 4x4 ................ $6,995

‘03 Explorer 4x4 .............$7,695

‘01 Sport Trac 4x4 ..........$7,995

‘01 F150 4x4 ..................... $8,295

‘00 Silverado 4x4..........$3,495

‘99 Suburban Black, 4x4 .. $4,995

‘99 Suburban Pewter, 4x4 ..$4,995

‘98 Expedition 4x4 ........ $3,995

‘99 F150 4x4 .....................$4,995

‘98 Expedition 4x4 ........$4,995

‘93 Suburban 4x4 ......... $2,995

‘00 F150 4x4 ....................$4,495

4x4 - PRICES REDUCED!Sold

Happy New Year!

WANTEDFarm Land To Rent

2012 & Beyond • References AvailableCall Chris at 507-271-8411 or

Craig at 507-202-9424

• 1998 Schult 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Dishwasher, A/C, W/D,

Hallmark Terrace - $28,000

• 1991 Schult 28x40 3BR, 2BA, New lino, AC, Stove, Refrig, W/D, 2 Decks &

Shed, Rochester - $28,900

• 2000 Friendship 16x70 3BR, 2BA, C/A, Stove, Refrig, W/D, 12x26 Deck &

Shed, Oak Terrace MHP - $23,900

• 1977 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 1BA, Shingled Roof, Deck, new Thermo Windows, Oronoco Estates - $12,900

• 2006 Skyline 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, D/W, C/A, metal skiring DLX applian Pkg, #9 Sherwood, St.

Charles, Turnkey - $47,900

• 1976 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 1BA, Gas Range, Microwave Hood, W/D, #16

Hallmark Terrace - $8,800

Willow Ridge• 1991 Aircraft 28x44 3BR, 2BA, New Carpet, New Vinyl, Refrig, Stove

D/W - $43,900

•1996 Schult 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Softner, W/D, A/C, Vinyl Siding,

Shingled w/Shed - $25,000

• 2005 Schult 28x42 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Dishwasher, A/C, New Deck, 3706

Willow Ridge Dr. SW - $47,900

On Sales Lot• 1991 Rollohome 28x56 3BR, 2BA,

Stove, Refrig, Newer Carpet, Fresh Paint - $33,900

• 2001 Schult 16x72 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, D/W, 2 Skylights - $36,900

Call For Details5220 Hwy 63 N.Rochester, MN(507) 282-9833

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City of StewartvilleThe City of Stewartville, MN is selling their 2003 Chevrolet, model Diamond VIP 2200, Class 400 bus. The bus has capacity of 14 seats (2 wheelchair positions). Mileage is 153,804. Interior and exterior in good condition. Sealed bids will be accepted at City Hall, 105 East 1st Street, P.O. Box 275, Stewartville, Minnesota until January 19, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Questions call 507-533-4745. The City of Stewartville has the right to reject any or all bids.

14-Passenger Bus for sale

BUyErs wanT Cropland/Building site/ hunting land. wi-Mn real Estate/lucky’s land auctions. [email protected]. 608-385-8080. e30tfn- o

For salE: 2002 3 Br, 2 Ba, 1,540 sq. ft. like new. near Mayo and shop-ping. Energy efficient. Maintenance free. $84,900. owner would consider financing. 612-581-5200. e21,28- x

$24,900 waterfront, 150’ shore w/ woods; catch walleyes from your dock! Thousand lakes realty, inc. 866-667-4460, www.1000lakes.com. e28- x

1991 sChUlT 16X80, 3br, 2 Ba, DEn, C/a, w/D, dishwasher and new ref., water softener. vaulted ceiling, shed and decks. Must see! $15,000/oBo. 507-319-0478. m28,4- x

14X70 1966 MoBilE home. 2 Br, large vegetated yard. in good shape for its age. $5500 oBo. stewartville area. 952-649-2710. m28- x

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